About the role#
The Environmental Health Department is seeking an undergraduate intern to join our Place-Based Division in Chicago. This role focuses on supporting campaigns related to environmental health, cumulative impacts, and corporate accountability. You will work under the guidance of the Midwest Environmental Health Director to address pollution burdens, particularly within Illinois communities. This is a paid, full-time internship for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to research and advocacy efforts regarding oil and gas accountability, industrial pollution, and climate protections.
- Help develop community health assessments, policy briefs, reports, and educational materials.
- Perform regulatory and policy research to support environmental justice initiatives.
- Develop cumulative burden analyses and community benefits recommendations.
- Strengthen advocacy campaigns by supporting community-led solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program, including rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates.
- Proficiency in research and data analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Project management and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Initiative, proactiveness, and creativity.
- A commitment to our mission, values, and principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 21, 2027 - August 27, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid (expected to be in the office 3 days per week).
- Commitment: 35 hours per week.
About Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a nonprofit organization focused on environmental law and policy. Founded in 1970, the group works on issues including global warming, ocean ecosystems, and wildlife preservation. It employs scientists, lawyers, and policy experts across offices in cities like New York, Washington, and Beijing. The organization maintains a staff of 501 to 1,000 people.
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